Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa, said she has once again supported legislation that codifies in New York State law reproductive health care rights guaranteed under federal law.
The bill, which was passed in the Assembly and will be sent to the state Senate for action there, brings state law up to federal standards that have been in place since Roe v. Wade in 1973 to ensure a woman's right to make her own personal and private healthcare decisions.
"I'm proud to stand with my colleagues in the Assembly to ensure New York's women will continue to be protected under state law," Russell said.
